Kia Forte (2015) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2014) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Kia Forte and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs.
2015 Kia Forte and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications
| Model Year |
2015 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Kia Forte |
Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
114.8 in |
-8.5 in |
| Length |
171.3 in |
189.8 in |
-18.5 in |
| Width |
70.1 in |
76.5 in |
-6.4 in |
| Height |
57.1 in |
69.3 in |
-12.2 in |
| Curb Weight |
3045 lb. |
4545 lb. |
-1500 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
13.2 gal. |
24.6 gal. |
-11.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
39.4 in |
39.9 in |
-0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.1 in |
58.7 in |
-2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.0 in |
57.0 in |
-4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
42.2 in |
40.3 in |
1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
38.7 in |
39.2 in |
-0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.9 in |
58.0 in |
-3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.1 in |
56.2 in |
-3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
35.9 in |
38.6 in |
-2.7 in |
| Total Legroom |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
78.9 in (over 2 rows) |
-0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
23.2 ft3 |
36.3 ft3 |
-13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
56.4 ft3 |
68.3 ft3 |
-11.9 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2014 |
People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults.
Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees.
Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style.
see full Kia Forte review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2014 |
4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price.
see full Kia Forte review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
| 2013 |
You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning.
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
| 2014 |
4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue.
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
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